"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

1980: On One Life to Live, Dorian (Robin Strasser) told Viki (Erika Slezak) that she was very impressed with Ted Clayton.

1983: On Ryan's Hope, Delia (Ilene Kristen) and Siobhan (Marg Helgenberger) went to see a play about the women's movement. Alaina Reed (227) guest-starred as a member of the cast and sang "Home to Myself." Delia recognized her as the woman working with Charlotte.

1983: On Guiding Light, Hope Spaulding (Elvera Roussel) was disappointed when her husband, Alan (Christopher Bernau), told her that he hired an architect and decorator instead of letting her decorate herself.

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1994: On General Hospital, Frisco (Jack Wagner) and Felicia (Kristina Wagner) grew closer as he encouraged her to not feel guilty that B.J.'s tragic death saved their daughter's life. Mac (John J. York) called off his engagement to Felicia. Lucy (Lynn Herring) turned to Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) for comfort. Tony (Brad Maule) went home to check on Lucas and became enraged after Bobbie (Jacklyn Zeman) entered the brownstone with Ruby (Norma Connolly). Tony and Bobbie fought and later had to tell Lucas about BJ's death. Tony advised his wife to pack her things and go, then refused to listen when she tried to explain why she fell for Damian. Ruby tried to intercede with Bobbie and Tony but Tony threw Bobbie out.

Thanks to Enrique for sending in the item above.

2003: Trevor St. John debuted on One Life to Live as Walker Laurence. The character was later revealed to be Todd Manning. In 2011 his identity was changed again to Todd's twin, Victor Lord Jr.

2003: On The Young and the Restless, an unwelcome Charlotte Ramsey (Elizabeth Harrower) informed Katherine (Jeanne Cooper) that Jill was her daughter. This rewrite of Jill's history as a Foster came in at #10 on the We Love Soaps25 Biggest Blunders of Daytime Soap Opera History list.